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Evaluating Internet Resources
Just because
it's
on the Web doesn't mean it's true (you know that).
The Web is mass of networks, controlled by no one, regulated by no one,
and edited by no one. Anybody can publish on the Web, and this is as it
should be. It makes it difficult for research, though. It's
important
to evaluate the resources you get from the Web to make sure you're
getting quality information that’s legitimate and fits your needs.
Wikipedia: in particular this should never be cited as a resource unless the subject is so unbelievably esoteric that it appears in no other resources (this is highly unlikely, so ask your instructor before trying). Wikipedia can be extremely useful for links and references to other works and resources, however. Some points to keep in mind when looking at a source you've gotten from the Web:
For more information on
evaluating web sites, take a look at these
sites:
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December 2007 Please report promptly any ridiculous errors on this page to: niemla@ulm.edu |
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